Obituaries for

Claybar Funeral Home

In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Orange, Beaumont, Bridge City, TX.

Judith Ann "Judy" Morris

Judith Ann "Judy" Morris

May 9, 2025

Judith Ann “Judy” Morris, 79, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 9, 2025, at St. Lukes Hospital in Houston.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jeff Bell. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange.

Visitation will begin prior to the service...

Quincy Rex Procell

Quincy Rex Procell

May 8, 2025

Quincy Rex Procell, 80, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 8, 2025, at his home surrounded by loved ones.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Freddie Anderson of 9th and Elm Church of Christ.

Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 1:00 p.m.,...

Billy Raye Russell

Billy Raye Russell

May 8, 2025

Billy Raye Russell

The last son of Clarence and Ethel Russell was finally able to join his parents and his 12 siblings for a joyful family reunion in Heaven on May 8, 2025.

Bill and his twin sister Gloria (Sissy) Granger were born on February 6th, 1941, in Swartz, Louisiana. Sissy always joked over the years saying, “It’s the first time he...

Norma Rae Free

Norma Rae Free

May 5, 2025

Norma Rae Free

Norma Rae Free, lovingly known as “Meme” by her family, passed away peacefully at her home on May 5, 2025, at the age of 94.

Born April 2, 1931, in Natchitoches, Louisiana, to Otho John and Iona Bell Jennings Middleton, she was raised in Marthaville, Louisiana, with a strong foundation of faith, family, and hard work values that shaped...

Charles Elliott Atkinson

Charles Elliott Atkinson

May 5, 2025

Charles Elliott Atkinson, 84, of Bridge City, passed away on May 5, 2025, at home surrounded by family.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Bridge Point Fellowship Church at 1355 W Round Bunch Rd, Bridge City, TX 77611. Officiating will be Reverend Ryan Holland. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park Cemetery in...

Bruce Wayne Mayfield

Bruce Wayne Mayfield

May 4, 2025

Bruce “Wayne” Mayfield, 80, of Vinton, Louisiana, passed away on May 4, 2025, at West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital.

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, May 19, 2025, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.

Visitation will be from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m., Sunday, May 18, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on January 15,...

Larry Michael Webb

Larry Michael Webb

May 4, 2025

Larry Michael Webb, beloved father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on May 4, 2025, at 3:12 p.m., surrounded by the family he cherished. He was 74 years old.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas.

Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Saturday,...

Wynn Reese

Wynn Reese

May 3, 2025

Wyndal Paul “Wynn” Reese, 54, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 3, 2025, in Beaumont, Texas.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Friday May 9, 2025, at Old First Orange Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Steve Allen. Following Wynn’s wishes, cremation will follow services under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Visitation will be...

Leah Rea Johansson

Leah Rea Johansson

Apr 30, 2025

Leah Rea Johansson, 74, a cherished educator, devoted mother, and beloved friend, passed away on April 30, 2025, in Livingston, Texas.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, May 9, 2025, at First Baptist Church in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Darrell Segura.

Visitation will begin prior to the service at 12:00 p.m., Friday, May 9, 2025, at First...

Victor John Viator

Victor John Viator

Apr 28, 2025

Victor John Viator, 65, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on April 28, 2025.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 2, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Harland Strother, of Cowboy Church of Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.,...

John Henry Patronella

John Henry Patronella

Apr 26, 2025

John Henry Patronella, 87, of Buna, Texas, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2025, at home.

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, with a rosery to start at 7:00 p.m.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will...

Betty L. Wingate

Betty L. Wingate

Apr 25, 2025

Betty L. Wingate, of West Orange, Texas, passed this life Friday, April 25, 2025, at The Haven Assisted Living in Lumberton, Texas.

Betty was born in Orange, Texas, on August 28, 1927, to Norman and Eunice Barber and later acquired stepfather, R. D. LaBove. Betty married her love and to be lifelong companion Samuel E. Wingate on August 6, 1944, while...

Barbara Lee Klein

Barbara Lee Klein

Apr 24, 2025

Barbara Lee Klein, 79, of Orange, passed away on April 24, 2025, in Orange.

Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 2, 2025, at Forest Park East in League City.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. TO 8:00 p.m., Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in League City, Texas, on October 16, 1945, she was the daughter...

Lillie Lorraine Gordey

Lillie Lorraine Gordey

Apr 23, 2025

Lillie Lorraine Gordey, 70, of Bridge City Texas, passed away peacefully at home on April 23, 2025.

Born on July 13, 1954, in Orange, Texas, Lillie was the daughter of Walter D. Hoffpauir and Sarah (Ousley) Hoffpauir. She spent many dedicated years working as a clerk in the insurance industry. Beyond her professional life, Lillie’s heart found its true calling in...

Ruby Iva Lue Weaver Freeman

Ruby Iva Lue Weaver Freeman

Apr 22, 2025

Ruby Iva Lue Weaver Freeman

Ruby Iva Lue Weaver Freeman, 82, of Little Cypress, died Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at her home.

Mrs. Freeman was born January 24th, 1943, in Longview, Texas, to Hubert and Ruby Lee (Davis) Weaver. Ruby devoted her life to being a Wife, Mother, and Mawmaw.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Alvin Lloyd Freeman; daughter,...

Eugene Lee Coulter

Eugene Lee Coulter

Apr 20, 2025

Eugene Lee Coulter

Eugene Lee Coulter, 84, of Orangefield, passed away on April 20, 2025, in Orangefield.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 26, 2025, at McLewis Church of Christ in Orange. Officiating will be Todd Shores. Burial will follow at Bayou Scie Cemetery in Zwolle, Louisiana.

Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., with military honors at...

Laurie Barnes Martin

Laurie Barnes Martin

Apr 18, 2025

Laurie departed this life April 18, 2025 at her residence, Bridge City, TX after a lengthy illness. She was born in a 17 room mansion in Hendersonville, NC, August 7, 1933. The family relocated to Charlotte and she attended Dilworth Elementary and graduated from Central High School. She had a long career in data processing and worked for IBM, JP...

Robert Lee

Robert Lee

Apr 18, 2025

Robert Lee, 88, of Vidor, Tx passed away on April 18, 2025, at his home while surrounded by his wife and loved ones.

Robert was born in Mobile, Al, on February 26, 1937, to William T. Lee and Ninnie Waltman Lee. Robert was a retired harbor tugboat captain for Moran Towing of Port Arthur, Tx. If you knew Robert, you knew...

Edward Lee Henry, Jr.

Edward Lee Henry, Jr.

Apr 18, 2025

Edward Lee Henry, Jr.

Edward Lee Henry, Jr., 89, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 18, 2025, at his home in Orange.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Ninth & Elm Church of Christ in Orange.

Born in Orange, Texas, on September 26, 1935, he was the son of Edward Lee “Duke” Henry, Sr. and...

John Richard Rochelle

John Richard Rochelle

Apr 17, 2025

ohn R. Rochelle, 84, of Houma, passed away on April 17, 2025.

He was born to John W. Rochelle and Margie Tunnell Rochelle in Denton, TX on January 7, 1941. John grew up in Orange, TX, where he graduated from Lutcher Stark High School in 1959. After graduation he attended his first year of college at North Texas University (NTU) and...

Judith Ann "Judy" Morris

Judith Ann "Judy" Morris

May 9, 2025

Judith Ann “Judy” Morris, 79, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 9, 2025, at St. Lukes Hospital in Houston.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jeff Bell. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange.

Visitation will begin prior to the service...

Quincy Rex Procell

Quincy Rex Procell

May 8, 2025

Quincy Rex Procell, 80, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 8, 2025, at his home surrounded by loved ones.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Freddie Anderson of 9th and Elm Church of Christ.

Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 1:00 p.m.,...

Billy Raye Russell

Billy Raye Russell

May 8, 2025

Billy Raye Russell

The last son of Clarence and Ethel Russell was finally able to join his parents and his 12 siblings for a joyful family reunion in Heaven on May 8, 2025.

Bill and his twin sister Gloria (Sissy) Granger were born on February 6th, 1941, in Swartz, Louisiana. Sissy always joked over the years saying, “It’s the first time he...

Norma Rae Free

Norma Rae Free

May 5, 2025

Norma Rae Free

Norma Rae Free, lovingly known as “Meme” by her family, passed away peacefully at her home on May 5, 2025, at the age of 94.

Born April 2, 1931, in Natchitoches, Louisiana, to Otho John and Iona Bell Jennings Middleton, she was raised in Marthaville, Louisiana, with a strong foundation of faith, family, and hard work values that shaped...

Charles Elliott Atkinson

Charles Elliott Atkinson

May 5, 2025

Charles Elliott Atkinson, 84, of Bridge City, passed away on May 5, 2025, at home surrounded by family.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Bridge Point Fellowship Church at 1355 W Round Bunch Rd, Bridge City, TX 77611. Officiating will be Reverend Ryan Holland. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park Cemetery in...

Bruce Wayne Mayfield

Bruce Wayne Mayfield

May 4, 2025

Bruce “Wayne” Mayfield, 80, of Vinton, Louisiana, passed away on May 4, 2025, at West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital.

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, May 19, 2025, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.

Visitation will be from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m., Sunday, May 18, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on January 15,...

Larry Michael Webb

Larry Michael Webb

May 4, 2025

Larry Michael Webb, beloved father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on May 4, 2025, at 3:12 p.m., surrounded by the family he cherished. He was 74 years old.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas.

Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Saturday,...

Wynn Reese

Wynn Reese

May 3, 2025

Wyndal Paul “Wynn” Reese, 54, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 3, 2025, in Beaumont, Texas.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Friday May 9, 2025, at Old First Orange Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Steve Allen. Following Wynn’s wishes, cremation will follow services under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Visitation will be...

Leah Rea Johansson

Leah Rea Johansson

Apr 30, 2025

Leah Rea Johansson, 74, a cherished educator, devoted mother, and beloved friend, passed away on April 30, 2025, in Livingston, Texas.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, May 9, 2025, at First Baptist Church in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Darrell Segura.

Visitation will begin prior to the service at 12:00 p.m., Friday, May 9, 2025, at First...

Victor John Viator

Victor John Viator

Apr 28, 2025

Victor John Viator, 65, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on April 28, 2025.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 2, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Harland Strother, of Cowboy Church of Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.,...

John Henry Patronella

John Henry Patronella

Apr 26, 2025

John Henry Patronella, 87, of Buna, Texas, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2025, at home.

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, with a rosery to start at 7:00 p.m.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will...

Betty L. Wingate

Betty L. Wingate

Apr 25, 2025

Betty L. Wingate, of West Orange, Texas, passed this life Friday, April 25, 2025, at The Haven Assisted Living in Lumberton, Texas.

Betty was born in Orange, Texas, on August 28, 1927, to Norman and Eunice Barber and later acquired stepfather, R. D. LaBove. Betty married her love and to be lifelong companion Samuel E. Wingate on August 6, 1944, while...

Barbara Lee Klein

Barbara Lee Klein

Apr 24, 2025

Barbara Lee Klein, 79, of Orange, passed away on April 24, 2025, in Orange.

Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 2, 2025, at Forest Park East in League City.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. TO 8:00 p.m., Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in League City, Texas, on October 16, 1945, she was the daughter...

Lillie Lorraine Gordey

Lillie Lorraine Gordey

Apr 23, 2025

Lillie Lorraine Gordey, 70, of Bridge City Texas, passed away peacefully at home on April 23, 2025.

Born on July 13, 1954, in Orange, Texas, Lillie was the daughter of Walter D. Hoffpauir and Sarah (Ousley) Hoffpauir. She spent many dedicated years working as a clerk in the insurance industry. Beyond her professional life, Lillie’s heart found its true calling in...

Ruby Iva Lue Weaver Freeman

Ruby Iva Lue Weaver Freeman

Apr 22, 2025

Ruby Iva Lue Weaver Freeman

Ruby Iva Lue Weaver Freeman, 82, of Little Cypress, died Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at her home.

Mrs. Freeman was born January 24th, 1943, in Longview, Texas, to Hubert and Ruby Lee (Davis) Weaver. Ruby devoted her life to being a Wife, Mother, and Mawmaw.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Alvin Lloyd Freeman; daughter,...

Eugene Lee Coulter

Eugene Lee Coulter

Apr 20, 2025

Eugene Lee Coulter

Eugene Lee Coulter, 84, of Orangefield, passed away on April 20, 2025, in Orangefield.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 26, 2025, at McLewis Church of Christ in Orange. Officiating will be Todd Shores. Burial will follow at Bayou Scie Cemetery in Zwolle, Louisiana.

Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., with military honors at...

Laurie Barnes Martin

Laurie Barnes Martin

Apr 18, 2025

Laurie departed this life April 18, 2025 at her residence, Bridge City, TX after a lengthy illness. She was born in a 17 room mansion in Hendersonville, NC, August 7, 1933. The family relocated to Charlotte and she attended Dilworth Elementary and graduated from Central High School. She had a long career in data processing and worked for IBM, JP...

Robert Lee

Robert Lee

Apr 18, 2025

Robert Lee, 88, of Vidor, Tx passed away on April 18, 2025, at his home while surrounded by his wife and loved ones.

Robert was born in Mobile, Al, on February 26, 1937, to William T. Lee and Ninnie Waltman Lee. Robert was a retired harbor tugboat captain for Moran Towing of Port Arthur, Tx. If you knew Robert, you knew...

Edward Lee Henry, Jr.

Edward Lee Henry, Jr.

Apr 18, 2025

Edward Lee Henry, Jr.

Edward Lee Henry, Jr., 89, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 18, 2025, at his home in Orange.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Ninth & Elm Church of Christ in Orange.

Born in Orange, Texas, on September 26, 1935, he was the son of Edward Lee “Duke” Henry, Sr. and...

John Richard Rochelle

John Richard Rochelle

Apr 17, 2025

ohn R. Rochelle, 84, of Houma, passed away on April 17, 2025.

He was born to John W. Rochelle and Margie Tunnell Rochelle in Denton, TX on January 7, 1941. John grew up in Orange, TX, where he graduated from Lutcher Stark High School in 1959. After graduation he attended his first year of college at North Texas University (NTU) and...

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